Talent Acquisition Recruiter

About the Company

Colgate-Palmolive is a worldwide consumer goods organization with operations in more than 200 countries. Its portfolio spans oral care, personal care, home care, skin care, and pet nutrition, and its brands are recognized in homes across the globe. The company describes itself as a caring, inventive, growth-oriented organization focused on building a healthier future for people, pets, and the planet.

Its culture is guided by three core values: caring, inclusive, and courageous. The aim is to create an environment where people work together toward shared goals and contribute to a brighter, healthier future.

Role Overview

This position is for a Talent Acquisition Recruiter on a 12-month contract based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The role sits within the hiring function and is responsible for managing recruitment from start to finish while delivering a strong experience for candidates, applicants, hiring managers, and business/HR partners.

Job Number: #174521

Relocation support: Not provided.

What You'll Do

• Own the full recruitment cycle and make sure the candidate journey remains positive throughout.
• Act as the main point of contact for hiring managers and active candidates, keeping communication clear and timely.
• Run intake discussions to understand the role requirements and shape a sourcing plan for each vacancy.
• Screen resumes and conduct phone interviews, then help create a varied and high-quality candidate pool for the hiring manager.
• Bring together feedback from evaluation discussions to support final hiring decisions.
• Handle offer discussions with candidates and coordinate alignment on the expected joining date.
• Partner with external staffing agencies whenever needed.

What You Need

• A bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant recruiting experience with a strong record of sourcing, attracting, and selecting talent effectively.
• Hands-on experience in identifying and assessing candidates across a broad range of skill sets.
• The ability to advise, influence, and engage candidates in a consultative and relationship-focused way.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience working with and managing hiring managers.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Colgate-Palmolive says it is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds and perspectives can thrive, feel they belong, and bring their authentic selves to work. The company also states that all qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on protected characteristics, and reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Additional Information

This role is listed as a 12-month contract position in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. No relocation assistance is offered.